On October 16, 2025, a forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts a G2 geomagnetic storm, potentially revealing the Aurora across northern regions of the U.S.
- The Space Weather Prediction Center announced that a G2 geomagnetic storm could allow observers to view the Aurora from New York to Idaho starting at dusk on October 16, 2025.
- The anticipated Aurora display is linked to a recent coronal mass ejection that has triggered heightened solar activity, affecting Earths magnetic field.
- This event may present one of the best opportunities for stargazers in the upper Midwest and northern states to witness the Aurora with the naked eye.
Why It Matters
This event underscores the increasing visibility of celestial phenomena due to solar activity, enhancing public interest in space weather and its effects on Earths atmosphere, making science more accessible.